Birchwood Elementary

www.birchwood.k12.wi.us

86 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Birchwood Elementary School is a public institution located in the small village of Birchwood, Wisconsin, and operates as part of the Birchwood School District. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is known for its focus on a tight-knit, community-oriented learning environment. Because it is situated in a rural setting, the school emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between traditional academics and the unique needs of a small-town student body.

The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, often leveraging its location to provide a strong connection to the local community. By integrating modern educational standards with a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Birchwood Elementary strives to create an inclusive space where students receive individualized instruction. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development and local engagement within the greater Washburn County area.

Total Students

10.9

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birchwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
78 (90.7%)
Two or More
4 (4.7%)
Hispanic
3 (3.5%)
American Indian
1 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Birchwood School District
Phone:	(715)354-3471
Website:	http://www.birchwood.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	86
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 6

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 15